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10 fading US restaurant chains

These eateries have stumbled over the past decade and may have trouble regaining their footing in a competitive industry.

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Jan 17, 2013 1:22PM
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when we were kids we earned folding money by live catching squirrels and rabbits for the many local chinese and mexican restaurants...the proprietors would pay extra for cats but we wouldn't bring any in
Jan 17, 2013 1:04PM
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Thanks too I think it is called pepis co or something close to that bought Taco Bell and KFC many years ago neither are fit to eat at and should be on the list also.

 

 

Jan 17, 2013 12:39PM
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This food is all unhealthy anyway. I only eat organic. I'm hoping healthier restaurants become more of a trend now as people are stepping back and looking and  their health. I like to support local, and organic restaurants.  
Jan 17, 2013 12:20PM
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I'm really surprised that IHOP is not on the list - they certainly must be high on the list for terrible, prices, servings and quality of food.
Jan 17, 2013 12:04PM
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Blimpie is owned by individuals who buy into an franchise, so eating at a Blimpie is supporting those individuals, not the franchising company.... I love Blimpie subs, personally.
Jan 17, 2013 10:26AM
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ITS NOT SCROLLING THROUGH THE PICTURES>>>>TAKE OFF OR FIX IT FOR PETE'S SAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Jan 17, 2013 9:53AM
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Yes, true story. I worked for Marc's Big Boy back in the 80's and a bunch of kids in Green Bay stole one of the little statues from the pilon outside the restaurant and hid it in a garage, mailed a ransom note to the owners of the franchise, it made national news! You can't buy advertising like that. Couple weeks later he showed up in someones garage and some kids were arrested. Another time a bunch of college kids in Iowa stole one and decorated him up to make him look like an Iowa Hawkeye. Got him back too.
Big Boy today done they way we did it back in the 50's-80's would be a gold mine today.
Jan 17, 2013 7:57AM
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Must be a pretty sad and slow news day for MSN and MSN Money.  This is the third time this month this article has been run.

And although I can only professionally speak about one of the companies, their information is very, very misleading regarding that company.

But hey...sensational headlines and clicks are what they're after...WTG.

Jan 17, 2013 7:39AM
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Growing up west of Toledo, dad would take us to Frisch's Big Boy on Friday nights. Loved it. The one in the Akron area is now gone. They just didn't keep up with the times.

Plus they had pretty stiff competition with Swenson's Drive-In.

Jan 17, 2013 7:08AM
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Some of these I have never even heard of..I guess I know why.
Jan 17, 2013 6:48AM
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With clueless and his band of loyal but dimwitted acolytes at the helm, restaurant chains will not be the last to fade in this country.  Can you say 'U6'?     
Jan 17, 2013 3:12AM
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Poor food quality is the major issue with most of these restaurants...
Jan 17, 2013 2:07AM
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I know something that should make the list and its not a food chain........Lunchables, I bought some for the grand kids to munch on while they watch tv, the kids came running into me and said they got ripped off.  I looked at the cheese, meat and cracker and each was half the thickness it use to be.  Damn, half the food at the same price, sure did get ripped off....won't be buying Lunchable anymore!!!
Jan 17, 2013 1:24AM
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It seems that almost all of the good restaurants used to be locally owned or franchised by local people, now almost all are corporate owned, and have become so degraded that they don't deserve to remain open. Used to be that you could stop at a McDonalds and get a decent, if not small ,hamburger, an order of fries and a soft drink, for less than a buck, and you even received friendly service from the person behind the window.  Now you get food held in a warming bin, at less than recommended temperatures, slapped together by someone who doesn't give half a damn how it's presented, and carries a cost comparable to what used to be fine dining establishments.  Just goes to show that the stupid public only demands huge portions to encourage gluttony and obesity and could care less about quality, and decent food service.  The restaurants are giving the public all that they want. Crappy service, garbage like food and by charging high prices, convincing people that they are getting better everything.. Caveat emptor. Let the buyr beware, and those restaurants who forgot what it used to be like, they will ultimately be closed.
Jan 17, 2013 1:23AM
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I know some of you would like to see some on the list, but many people eat at those crappy places and that is why they are doing a thriving business. McDonalds is a prime example of that.
Jan 17, 2013 1:02AM
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these restaurants keep shrinking the food portions , there should be a magnifying glass on the table along with the spoons and forks..  it's getting to be no fun anymore to dine at corporate chains.. I say eat at local mom and pop eateries.. hey anyone remember "Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips?" "Zantigo Taco?" "Burger Chef?"
Jan 16, 2013 11:27PM
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What about  Golden (Bowel) Corral ? They have such a lovely hogfest buffet with the one and only Fecal Fountain!!What about Arby's? Possum on a bun never tasted so good!!!
Jan 16, 2013 9:29PM
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The chains like Bobs don't respond to the fact that neighborhoods change and that they could negotiate for better rates for commercial space as it is becoming more available due to online commerce. More consumers are opting for internet shopping rather than fight traffic, crowds and parking problems, which hurts retailers,  but they can't buy a quick meal on the internet.
Jan 10, 2013 2:41AM
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I consider myself lucky to be near one of the 25 Ground Rounds left. Great wings. And they constantly have half price gift certificate specials.
Jan 10, 2013 12:01AM
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People under thirty will eat s  hi  t nowadays as long as it's got "chipotle" sauce on it
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